Ms. Susan Alice "Sue" Collins

Ms. Susan Alice "Sue" Collins obituary, Overland Park, KS

Ms. Susan Alice "Sue" Collins

Susan Collins Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 13, 2018.
Ms. Susan Alice Collins, formerly of Wheaton, Illinois and Fairfax, Virginia, born on March 20, 1947 in North Tonawanda, New York, to the late Anne Csizmar Collins and the late Howard Collins, passed away at age 71 on August 10, 2018 surrounded by loving family. She was a Senior Associate Athletic Director at George Mason University until retiring in 2015. Susan is survived by her brother, Howard Collins Jr.; and sisters, Kathie Roller, Peggy Collins, Barb Kantro, Jeanne Slater, and numerous beloved extended family members and close friends. She was a member of St Leo s Legion of Mary in Fairfax, VA, and she was an active NCAA Council Member from 1989-1998. Sue was a pioneer in establishing equity in women s sports. Donations in Susan s name to Catholic Community Hospice, 9740 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS 66212 are welcome and appreciated. Friends and family can pay their respects at the funeral service on Saturday, August 18 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Ascension, 9510 W 127th St, Overland Park, Kansas, 66213.

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August 18, 2018

Sis Koskinen-Lowry posted to the memorial.

August 17, 2018

Meg Ashley posted to the memorial.

August 17, 2018

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Sis Koskinen-Lowry

August 18, 2018

My condolences to Sues family. I first met Sue on a recruiting trip for GMUs soccer team. They were just starting the program and her passion and support for womens athletics helped sway my decision. For the next four years she had a major impact on our team and me. She always had time for us and was a great leader. Her impact on GMU athletics was legendary. She will be deeply missed.

Meg Ashley

August 17, 2018

The first women I ever saw in a leadership position in administration. She inspired me! One of the reasons I chose to attend GMU-she helped recruit me for soccer. She was always available to meet with you, and provide help & support. Her warm and kind personality always helped to put you at ease. You could always tell she cared. Sue, you will be greatly missed!
My condolences, thoughts & prayers to all her family!

Pam Cornell

August 17, 2018

My thoughts and prayers are with Sue and her loved ones. I knew Sue from my soccer playing days at GMU. She was such a great leader and a kind, wonderful person. I will never forget her.

John Carter

August 15, 2018

As a former Admissions liaison to the Athletic Department at George Mason University, I worked with Sue for many years in both admitting and certifying scholarship athletes. Along with her more notable achievements at GMU, I was fortunate enough to see the important daily work that she did with students and their families, and with members of the Mason community. She was certainly one of the best administrators and helped to take Mason athletics, and womens sports in general, to the level that they are today. Im glad I had a chance to talk with her one last time this past spring. She will be greatly missed.

Marie and Richard Lentz

August 15, 2018

Sue was such a positive part of our GMU experience ..she will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to her family, may memories warm your heart.

Kathy Adcock

August 14, 2018

Sue was one of the kindest, friendliest people I've known at George Mason University. As a member of the IT department at Mason, I worked closely with her for many years. She was always a wonderful friend and is truly missed.

Pam Brittingham

August 14, 2018

Barb and family - May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

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